Time-Life Films
Overview
| Works: | 1,981 works in 4,216 publications in 1 language and 33,935 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Television adaptations Television plays History Televised performances Film adaptations Television programs Nonfiction television programs Television series Television comedies |
| Roles: | Producer, Distributor |
| Classifications: | PN1992.77, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Time-Life Films
- The march of Time( Visual )
- The March of Time/Time-Life Films TV series( Visual )
- The March of Time/Time-Life Films TV series( Book )
- Lother Wolff papers by Lothar Wolff( )
- Harvard Science Center Film Collection( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Time-Life Films
Life goes to war : a picture history of World War II(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1977 and 1978 in English and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pictorial survey of World War II, compiled from stories that appeared in "Life" magazine between 1936 and 1945
4 editions published between 1977 and 1978 in English and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pictorial survey of World War II, compiled from stories that appeared in "Life" magazine between 1936 and 1945
All creatures great & small : the complete series 1 collection by
James Herriot(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1930s, young James Herriot, fresh from veterinary school, arrives in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to begin his career
11 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1930s, young James Herriot, fresh from veterinary school, arrives in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to begin his career
All creatures great & small(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A delightful story of a veterinarian's apprentice in rural England
17 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A delightful story of a veterinarian's apprentice in rural England
All creatures great & small by
James Herriot(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Continues the story of Yorkshire veterinarian, James Herriot
12 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Continues the story of Yorkshire veterinarian, James Herriot
The tragedy of Coriolanus by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of the last of Shakespeare's tragedies, in which Coriolanus, a strong and cruel soldier, brings about his own downfall through the flaws in his character
17 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of the last of Shakespeare's tragedies, in which Coriolanus, a strong and cruel soldier, brings about his own downfall through the flaws in his character
Julius Caesar by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Breaking all conventional rules of drama, Shakespeare creates neither a clear-cut hero nor a villain. Instead, this great tragedy presents complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another, and themselves
15 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Breaking all conventional rules of drama, Shakespeare creates neither a clear-cut hero nor a villain. Instead, this great tragedy presents complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another, and themselves
Fort Apache, the Bronx by
Daniel Petrie(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Policemen of the 41st Precinct in the Bronx face murders, riots, and drugs on the outside, and corruption and indifference on the inside
12 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Policemen of the 41st Precinct in the Bronx face murders, riots, and drugs on the outside, and corruption and indifference on the inside
The Duchess of Duke Street(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through hard work, talent, and ambition, a servant girl rises from scullery maid to become the finest chef in London and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the attention of high-placed admirers
3 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through hard work, talent, and ambition, a servant girl rises from scullery maid to become the finest chef in London and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the attention of high-placed admirers
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responsibility that his success entails
13 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responsibility that his success entails
Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quintessential English 1920s detective faces some of his toughest mysteries
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quintessential English 1920s detective faces some of his toughest mysteries
The shock of the new(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Robert Hughes' history of modern art from cubism to pop and the avant-garde. The sequel to the BBC's Civilization series, picks up at the threshold of the 20th century. It is written and presented by Robert Hughes, art critic and senior writer for Time. Hughes draws on a wealth of documentary materials from the archives of the BBC, including rare footage and interviews with noted artists. The range of major figures includes Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, le Corbusier, Maz Ernst, Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock."--Container
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Robert Hughes' history of modern art from cubism to pop and the avant-garde. The sequel to the BBC's Civilization series, picks up at the threshold of the 20th century. It is written and presented by Robert Hughes, art critic and senior writer for Time. Hughes draws on a wealth of documentary materials from the archives of the BBC, including rare footage and interviews with noted artists. The range of major figures includes Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, le Corbusier, Maz Ernst, Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock."--Container
The wonder years(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The show debuted on ABC in 1988 and ran for six seasons. Nominated for over 60 awards with 24 wins, including an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1988, a Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 1989, and a Peabody Award in 1990
5 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The show debuted on ABC in 1988 and ran for six seasons. Nominated for over 60 awards with 24 wins, including an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1988, a Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 1989, and a Peabody Award in 1990
Romeo & Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Considered the greatest love story of all time and a bona fide "hit" for over 400 years. Romeo & Juliet is full of passion and oration. Shakespeare's most popular tragedy, it expresses love and death better perhaps, than any work in the English language
14 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Considered the greatest love story of all time and a bona fide "hit" for over 400 years. Romeo & Juliet is full of passion and oration. Shakespeare's most popular tragedy, it expresses love and death better perhaps, than any work in the English language
The ascent of man : a personal view by J. Bronowski(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1974 and 2007 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A television series surveying the development of science. Volume 9: Journey from the valleys and waterfalls of Wales to the jungles of the Amazon to explore the controversy swirling around a startling new theory of evolution developed simultaneously by Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin. Vol. 10: Commencing with a visit to an ancient Polish salt mine, Dr. Bronowski looks at the world inside the atom, tracing the history of ideas that have made 20th century physics "the greatest achievement of the human imagination." Vol 11: Dr. Bronowski offers his personal view of the moral dilemma that confronts today's scientist, contrasting humanist traditions with the inhumanities of the Nazis, the harnessing of nuclear energy with the development of the atomic bomb
6 editions published between 1974 and 2007 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A television series surveying the development of science. Volume 9: Journey from the valleys and waterfalls of Wales to the jungles of the Amazon to explore the controversy swirling around a startling new theory of evolution developed simultaneously by Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin. Vol. 10: Commencing with a visit to an ancient Polish salt mine, Dr. Bronowski looks at the world inside the atom, tracing the history of ideas that have made 20th century physics "the greatest achievement of the human imagination." Vol 11: Dr. Bronowski offers his personal view of the moral dilemma that confronts today's scientist, contrasting humanist traditions with the inhumanities of the Nazis, the harnessing of nuclear energy with the development of the atomic bomb
The ascent of man : a personal view by
Jacob Bronowski(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind
4 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind
Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1982 and 2003 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The savage, ghost-ridden tragedy of "Macbeth" is one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays. The action in "Macbeth" is simple and brutally direct. Told by a trio of witches that he's fated to become king of Scotland, the warrior Macbeth, aided by his wife, murders his king and assumes the throne. The two embark on a guilt-ridden reign of terror. The play charts their fall from power and the corruption and ruin of their souls: Lady Macbeth kills herself, and Macbeth is cut down in battle
9 editions published between 1982 and 2003 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The savage, ghost-ridden tragedy of "Macbeth" is one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays. The action in "Macbeth" is simple and brutally direct. Told by a trio of witches that he's fated to become king of Scotland, the warrior Macbeth, aided by his wife, murders his king and assumes the throne. The two embark on a guilt-ridden reign of terror. The play charts their fall from power and the corruption and ruin of their souls: Lady Macbeth kills herself, and Macbeth is cut down in battle
A guide to Civilisation by
Time-Life Films(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Connections 1(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Burke presents science as a detective story, illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Burke tracks through twelve thousand years of history for the clues that lead to eight great life-changing inventions-- the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television
10 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Burke presents science as a detective story, illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Burke tracks through twelve thousand years of history for the clues that lead to eight great life-changing inventions-- the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television
Anna Karenina by
Nicola Pagett(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discover the epic saga of love, marriage, heartbreak, and tragedy among the 19th-century aristocracy in Anna Karenina. Young, vivacious, and breathtakingly beautiful, Anna seems resigned to a passionless marriage of convenience. But when she meets the dashing soldier, Count Vronsky, she risks scandal and ruin to pursue true love. Experience the unbridled passion and of Anna's star-crossed affair and its far-reaching effects on her family, friends, and social order
4 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discover the epic saga of love, marriage, heartbreak, and tragedy among the 19th-century aristocracy in Anna Karenina. Young, vivacious, and breathtakingly beautiful, Anna seems resigned to a passionless marriage of convenience. But when she meets the dashing soldier, Count Vronsky, she risks scandal and ruin to pursue true love. Experience the unbridled passion and of Anna's star-crossed affair and its far-reaching effects on her family, friends, and social order
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1981 and 2003 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jealousy in love is one of the most common of human emotions. In "Othello," Shakespeare combines this universal theme with perfectly structured scenes, a storyline that lingers in the memory, and a prime example of a tragic hero, Othello himself. The result is perhaps his greatest triumph as a stage play. When the evil Iago plants the seeds of doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's fidelity, audiences around the world have been held spellbound
13 editions published between 1981 and 2003 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jealousy in love is one of the most common of human emotions. In "Othello," Shakespeare combines this universal theme with perfectly structured scenes, a storyline that lingers in the memory, and a prime example of a tragic hero, Othello himself. The result is perhaps his greatest triumph as a stage play. When the evil Iago plants the seeds of doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's fidelity, audiences around the world have been held spellbound
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Related Identities
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service Producer
- Ambrose Video Publishing Distributor
- British Broadcasting Corporation Producer
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- Bronowski, Jacob 1908-1974 Author of screenplay Author Host Narrator
- Timothy, Christopher Actor
- Davison, Peter 1951- Actor
- Time-Life Video
- Hardy, Robert 1925-2017 Actor
- Drinkwater, Carol Actor
Associated Subjects
Art and society Artists Assassination Caesar, Julius Civilization Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius Country life Crime Desdemona (Fictitious character) England England--London England--Yorkshire England--Yorkshire Dales English drama (Tragedy) Families Friendship Great Britain Heads of state Henry--V,--King of England, Herriot, James Hotelkeepers Hotels Human beings Iago (Fictitious character) Interracial marriage Italy--Venice Italy--Verona Jealousy Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Modernism (Art) Murder--Investigation Muslims New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Bronx Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Police Regicides Rome (Empire) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Science Science--Philosophy Scotland Shakespeare, William, Television plays Vendetta Veterinarians Wimsey, Peter,--Lord (Fictitious character), Women cooks
